2007-05-07 20:58:37 · 7 answers · asked by tors 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
Hi
I home school my 12 year old son. We chose to withdraw him from integrated schooling as he was being constantly bullied by his peers. This is mainly due to the fact that he has Asperger's Syndrome (a form of Autism) We had to register with the Local Education Authority, who has a Area Co-ordinator. They basically make sure you basically working to the right guidelines. They also offer help advice and resources. A good website to go to if you are just thinking about options try the link below. They are great and offerd lots of help and advice on the legal side of things. My LEA also recomend it as a parental resource. It basically states that every child in the UK should have active education, this does not mean active schooling. Hope this helps.
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2007-05-08 00:12:13 · answer #1 · answered by k8yanne 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The links below will give you the direction. HSLDA is the homeschool legal defense association. It will tell you what your state requires.
I like www.thehomeschoolmom.com because it has articles oh HS'ng and helpful info for newbies. Both sites have links for curriculum as well.
Good luck!
2007-05-07 22:58:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should check the laws in your state.
In my state (Illinois) you have to go to the regional superintendents office, fill out forms that ask you about the curriculum you will use, what books, etc. And if you ever re-enroll your kid back in school they make the kid take a test to show he is at "grade level" before letting him enter the grade he should be in (something that often discriminates against kids with learning disabilities that aren't at "grade level" to begin with.) Depending on your state you might also have to write lesson plans, keep records, etc. My friend in pennsylvania even has to occasionally submit a portfolio of work and her child's standardized test scores in certain grades. But I think Pennsylvania has the strictist home schooling laws I've ever come accross.
Find a support group of home schoolers in your area, and definitely ask the local superintendent's office, and read up on requirements FOR YOUR STATE because education laws vary by state.
2007-05-07 21:07:56 · answer #3 · answered by julliana 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
check the newspapers and yellow pages. Sometimes home school teachers advertise to help moms get started. Also your local board of education may know, and local churches may know.
2007-05-07 21:08:16 · answer #4 · answered by winkcat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try asking your teachers at school in the relevant subject as they normally know of people or can tell you where to find someone in your area
2007-05-07 21:03:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would u want to be homeschooled because it causes a lack of social intagration that teens need in order to naturally ecome part of society.
2007-05-07 21:02:01 · answer #6 · answered by Lando M 1 · 0⤊ 5⤋
i hate teachers coming to my house.
2007-05-07 21:24:22 · answer #7 · answered by hpz ftw 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋